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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.04, 3,391.78 and 875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.04, 3,391.78 and 875.02 is: 1,312.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.04 : 3,391.78 = 875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.04/3,391.78 = 875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.04x = 3,391.78 × 875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.04x = 2,967,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,875.34/2,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.62

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